Indulge in the vibrant and healthy Broccoli and Chicken Salad with Lemon Dressing, a culinary delight that combines the crispness of broccoli, the lean protein of chicken, and the tangy brightness of lemon dressing. This refreshing and nutritious salad is a perfect meal for lunch, dinner, or a light snack. With variations including a creamy avocado and feta version and a zesty sun-dried tomato and pine nut option, there's a flavor combination to suit every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this versatile and delicious salad that's easy to make and packed with flavor!
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FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LEMON
The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer. -Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, raisins and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
MY MOTHER'S LEMONY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI
My mom used to make super succulent chicken with broccoli for our family in Montana. The few lucky guests invited for supper could not stop raving. -Jessy Drummond, Springfield, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in flour mixture; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Serve with chicken, lemon wedges and, if desired, rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CHICKEN BROCCOLI SALAD
This salad is perfect for hot summer months! The sweet and tangy taste is very addictive.
Provided by JeriM in Austin, Tx.
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine broccoli, chicken, walnuts, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
- Pour mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled, if desired. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 266 mg, Sugar 7 g
BROCCOLI CHICKEN SALAD
A sweet and creamy dressing coats this hearty chicken-and-veggie salad shared by Susan Blades of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI & BOW TIES
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 6h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the chicken, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
- Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Meanwhile, for the salad, cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
- In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well.
- Add the chicken, pine nuts and Parmesan to the broccoli and pasta and toss well.
BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING
Categories Salad Chicken Citrus Potato Poultry Vegetable Low Fat High Fiber Low/No Sugar Broccoli Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add water to large Dutch oven to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil. Spread potatoes and carrot evenly on steamer rack. Place steamer rack in Dutch oven. Cover and steam vegetables until almost tender, about 9 minutes. Add broccoli florets to steamer rack; cover and steam until all vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Add chicken and red onion to bowl of vegetables. Combine oil and garlic in small saucepan. Cook over low heat just until garlic begins to sizzle, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Whisk in lemon juice and thyme. Pour warm dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON-SESAME DRESSING
This main-dish salad is inspired by chicken larb, which is a dance of contrasts: light but rich, with tender meat, crunchy vegetables and seasonings that span sour, sweet, spicy and savory. This recipe dresses lean-but-juicy ground chicken or turkey with sesame oil, fresh lemon, miso, ginger, basil and celery, but there are many ways to adapt it: You could sauté crumbled tofu or cubed salmon instead of the chicken; or add yuzu kosho, wasabi paste or fried garlic. It's good on its own, or with roasted potatoes, grains, salad greens, soba noodles or wrapped in nori.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, poultry, salads and dressings, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-low. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cook, breaking up into small pieces, until opaque and just cooked through, 3 to 6 minutes. (You're not looking to brown the meat here, which would risk drying it out.) Remove from heat to cool.
- In a large bowl, stir together the miso, lemon zest and juice, ginger and 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil.
- When the chicken is no longer hot (warm or cool both work), use a slotted spoon to add it to the bowl with the dressing, leaving any chicken juices behind. Stir to combine. Add the sliced celery, celery leaves, basil and sesame seeds; stir to combine. Taste, and if it needs more spice, add black pepper; if it's bland, add salt; if it's dry, add sesame oil. Eat warm or at room temperature. (Leftovers will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI
Sauteed chicken and tender-crisp broccoli are infused with flavor from a savory lemon sauce in this exquisite skillet dish.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grate 1 tablespoon zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from the lemon.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Pour off any fat.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the concentrated broth and lemon juice. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir the broccoli and lemon zest in the skillet. Cover and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 579.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
A classic chicken salad recipe, featuring crunchy croutons and a creamy, garlic dressing. Ideal for lunch with friends
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tear 1 medium ciabatta into big, ragged croutons or, if you prefer, cut with a bread knife. Spread over a large baking sheet or tray and sprinkle over 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Rub the oil into the bread and season with a little salt if you like (sea salt crystals are best for this). Bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
- Rub 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, season. Place pan over a medium heat for 1 min, until hot, but not smoking. Lay the chicken on the pan (it will sizzle if it's hot enough) and leave for 4 mins.
- Turn the chicken, then cook for 4 mins more. Check if it's cooked by poking the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part; there should be no sign of pink and juices will run clear.
- Bash 1 garlic clove with the flat of a knife and peel off the skin. Crush with a garlic crusher. Mash 2 anchovies with a fork against the side of a small bowl.
- Grate a handful of parmesan cheese and mix with the garlic, anchovies, 5 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar. Season to taste. It should be the consistency of yogurt - if yours is thicker, stir in a few tsps water to thin it.
- Shave the cheese with a peeler. Tear 1 large cos or romaine lettuce into large pieces and put in a large bowl. Pull chicken into bite-size strips and scatter half over the leaves, along with half the croutons.
- Add most of the dressing and toss with your fingers. Scatter the rest of the chicken and croutons, then drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle the parmesan on top and serve straight away.
BROCCOLI SLAW WITH LEMON DRESSING
Our family absolutely loves broccoli, so I'm so happy there's finally a slaw mix in stores that uses broccoli stems. I like this slaw best after 20 minutes or so to allow the flavors to meld. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients. Add coleslaw mix and apples; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Choose a flavorful dressing. The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together. Be sure to use a dressing that you enjoy the taste of.
- Add some crunch. Nuts, seeds, or crispy vegetables can add a nice crunchy texture to your salad.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a broccoli and chicken salad. Feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Conclusion:
Broccoli and chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give broccoli and chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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